kia2974

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1. Question for new nurses (working as a nurse 3 month to 3 years)

   kia2974 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hello all! I have a few questions for new nurses that have been working anywhere between 3 months and 3 years. This is for an assignment that is due next week. Responses are greatly appreciated: 1....

2. why does hyponatremia cause hyperactive bowel sounds?

   kia2974 replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Sorry my wording was wrong. If you look on page 94 of your Saunder's book, an assessment finding for GI in a patient with hyponatremia is nausea, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, increased motility and...

3. why does hyponatremia cause hyperactive bowel sounds?

   kia2974 replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Remember that hyponatremia causes diarrhea, and stomach cramping which will cause hyperactive bowel sounds. Don't try to read too deeply into the questions, try to remember signs and symptoms of the...